How do you say "Red" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "rojo". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
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Colours: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Colours while travelling?
These 24 words and phrases cover "Colours" in Spanish for travel across Latin America — real, situation-tested vocabulary from the HolaRuta flashcard corpus.
Words & phrases
- „rojo" — Red
- „azul" — Blue
- „verde" — Green
- „amarillo" — Yellow
- „naranja" — Orange
- „negro" — Black
- „blanco" — White
- „gris" — Grey
- „rosado / rosa" — Pink
- „café / marrón" — Brown
- „el color" — the colour
- „claro / oscuro" — light / dark
- „morado" — Purple / Violet
- „celeste" — Sky blue / Light blue
- „violeta" — Violet
- „turquesa" — Turquoise
- „beige" — Beige
- „dorado" — Gold
- „plateado" — Silver
- „vino / bordó" — Maroon
- „azul claro" — Light blue (literally)
- „verde oscuro" — Dark green
- „¿De qué color es?" — What colour is that?
- „Mi color favorito es ..." — My favourite colour is ...
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Blue" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "azul". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Colours while travelling?
For "Colours", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Colours vocabulary before the trip?
Because these are exactly the phrases you'll run into. HolaRuta uses spaced repetition so "Colours" vocabulary actually sticks before departure, instead of fading after the first use.